Best 2 French Tartiflette Recipes

Tartiflette, a traditional French dish originating from the mountainous region of Savoie, is a delectable combination of simple ingredients that come together to create a hearty and flavorful meal. This dish features tender potatoes, aromatic onions, and gooey melted cheese, all topped with crispy bacon bits. The rich and creamy texture of the cheese, combined with the crispy bacon and the soft potatoes, makes for an irresistible dish that is perfect for cold weather comfort food. This article provides three variations of tartiflette: the classic recipe, a vegetarian version, and a quick and easy one-pan version. Each variation offers a unique take on this classic French dish, catering to different dietary preferences and cooking styles.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TARTIFLETTE (FRENCH POTATO, BACON, AND CHEESE CASSEROLE)

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This striking looking dish is basically a potato, onion, and bacon casserole, topped with Reblochon cheese.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 pounds whole russet potatoes
12 ounces thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ cup dry white wine
¾ cup creme fraiche
1 (16 ounce) round Reblochon cheese or other ripe, washed rind cheese

Steps:

Boil unpeeled potatoes with salt in water over high heat; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife but are not too soft, 15 to 25 minutes depending on size. Remove potatoes from water to cool.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat until cooked but not quite crisp and most of the fat is rendered out, 5 to 7 minutes. Push bacon to one side of the pan and blot up some of the fat with a wadded paper towel. Add onion slices. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and cayenne. Cook and stir over medium heat until onions are soft, sweet, and golden, about 6 minutes. Add white wine; cook for 2 minutes and deglaze pan. Remove from heat.
Cut wheel of cheese into 2 semi-circles. Place each half cut side down and split in half to form 2 more semi-circles, each with a rind side and creamy cheese side.
When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel off the skin. Slice into fairly thick slices, about 1/3 inch thick.
Place a little over half the potato slices onto bottom of a 2-quart shallow baking dish. A little overlapping is fine. Sprinkle with a bit of salt. Pour in bacon/onion/wine mixture and spread over potatoes in an even layer. Arrange the remaining potato slices over the top, overlapping as needed. Spread creme fraiche over the potatoes. Place down cheese pieces, rind side up. Transfer pan to a baking sheet. Bake in center rack of preheated oven until browned and potatoes are tender, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 1120.2 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

FRENCH TARTIFLETTE

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This is a delicious French dish. I think an American would call it a potato casserole of some type. Now that I am in France, I am trying to experiment for my honey's sake!

Provided by drodrigues101

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Scalloped Potato Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
7 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, sliced
¼ cup white wine
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
1 (8 ounce) round Reblochon cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
Stir-fry bacon in a skillet over medium high heat for about 5 minutes. Remove bacon; pour off bacon fat. In the same skillet, melt the butter, add onions, and cook and stir until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Return the bacon to the pan, add the wine, and simmer until most of the wine has evaporated. Remove from heat.
Place 1/2 of the potatoes into the prepared dish; then spread 1/2 of the bacon mixture over the potatoes. Layer in the remaining potatoes, then spread the creme fraiche over them. Add the remaining half of the bacon mixture. Cut the rind from the Reblochon, cut it into thin slices, and layer the slices evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and a bit brown, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 889.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients, especially the cheese and potatoes. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them.
Use a good quality white wine. A dry Savoyard white wine is a classic choice, but you can use any type of white wine that you like.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. There are many different types of cheese that can be used in tartiflette, so feel free to try different ones until you find one that you like.
Serve tartiflette immediately after it is cooked. This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

Tartiflette is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a winter meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its combination of cheese, potatoes, and bacon, tartiflette is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.